PoliticsTexas' New Anti Abortion Bill Sets Women Back Years

Texas’ New Anti Abortion Bill Sets Women Back Years

-

- Advertisment -spot_img

America and abortion have always been an issue that has divided its citizens, with recent figures showing 49% pro-choice and 47% anti-abortion. Since the decision in the controversial Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade, Conservative states in America have been trying to figure out a master plan to get the courts to repeal the law. Hope seemed to be lost until Donald Trump became president. One of Trump’s main campaign points was to overturn Roe. Once Trump nominated three conservative judges during his presidency, it gave the green light for conservative states to develop loopholes to get around the federal abortion law. Recently, Texas succeeded in its plans to slowly disseminate Roe v. Wade and change the rights of women’s bodies as we know it. The new Texas law sets a dangerous precedent for society, and it is only the beginning.

What is the Texas Abortion Law?

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, shown displaying a voter suppression bill he signed Tuesday, also signed the state’s uniquely draconian antiabortion law.
(Associated Press)

In short, the “Heartbeat Bill” bans abortion procedures after six weeks of pregnancy. At least eight types of similar heartbeat bills have passed in recent years but have faced court challenges that counter Roe v. Wade, the case that established the right to an abortion in 1973 America. The signing of Texas’ Heartbeat Bill opened up a new gateway in a battle over abortion restrictions.

The lawmakers in Texas were very strategic in how they wrote the bill. Rather than having state officials enforce the abortion ban, the law empowers private citizens by suing abortion entities, providers, and other citizens who aid in the abortion process. This particular provision makes it harder for abortion rights groups to sue state officials because they are not the ones who enforce the law.

Why does it Matter?

Abortion rights activists rallied outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

While the landmark case ultimately gave women the right to have full authority over their bodies, Texas’ Heartbeat Bill is just one step closer to overturning those rights. Most women do not know that they are pregnant before six weeks. This bill also opens the door for almost any private citizen to sue anyone for aiding in abortions. Simply put, a citizen can sue the Uber driver that takes the woman to the abortion procedure because they were involved in the process. By restricting abortion laws, any abortion will be denied, including rape and incest cases. The signing of this bill unleashes new restrictions that are the first of its kind, making it harder for the courts to block.

One Step Forward for Texas, Five Steps Back for society.

Various protests broke out against the new Heartbeat Bill.

Although this bill has received extensive criticism, earlier last week, the Supreme Court refused to hear the case allowing the ban to go into effect. The fact the highest Court of the land refuses to listen to the issues with this bill is genuinely frightening. This bill sets back women and their rights to determine what is best for their bodies. The bill restricting abortions on incest and rape forces women into an uncompromising position that no one should force upon them. Additionally, the law aids to help people turn against each other and play unnecessary rent- a- cops while having an odd economic incentive for doing so.

Texas set a dangerous precedent that other states will surely follow. There is nothing wrong with disagreeing on social issues and fighting for one’s beliefs; however, the fight should be fair and not observed with malice against thy fellow neighbour. The Heartbeat Bill blatantly disregards the right to privacy a woman has over her own body, and no one has the right, especially a private citizen, to tell her what is best for her.

CheVaughn Starling
CheVaughn Starling
CheVaughn Starling is a politics contributor on scribe. Hailing all the way from the United States. Born in the Chicagoland area, Illinois (USA), and moved to Springfield, IL in 2011 to embark her new journey in life: college. She completed her undergrad and graduate degree at the University of Illinois Springfield in Political Science and Legal Studies with an emphasis on Public Policy. Her love for politics and history led her to aspire a career as a political analyst. Her specialty is in US politics and analyzing different policies from both sides of view. She hopes one day to complete her JD and PHD so she can help implement policy and change in the US.

Latest news

‘They don’t care about our future’: 4 in 5 children don’t feel listened to by politicians

The biggest survey of children in England ever produced has revealed four in five children don’t feel listened to...

Tory donor ‘racism’ dispute is embarrassing for all involved

A Tory minister has said his party would take another £10m from a donor who allegedly made comments about...

Is David Cameron winning over critics?

One hundred days, thirty-six different visits to twenty-six different countries, and eight different multinational gatherings including the G20 and...

No Third-Way: How the two-party system is broken

British politics is to put it simply a mess. Even for those of us who might pride ourselves on...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

How does it end for Vladimir Putin?

By now, Russian President Vladimir Putin's interview with American conservative political commentator Tucker Carlson has reached over eighteen million...

Are Young Brits Becoming Less Democratic?

A recent study by the centre-right think tank Onward found that 65% of 18-35 year olds in the UK...

Must read

‘They don’t care about our future’: 4 in 5 children don’t feel listened to by politicians

The biggest survey of children in England ever produced...

Tory donor ‘racism’ dispute is embarrassing for all involved

A Tory minister has said his party would take...
- Advertisement -spot_imgspot_img

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you